In Bankruptcy Court, Kevyn Orr Testifies That Crime Has Fallen While City Services Have Improved

DETROIT—Life in Detroit is improving, but the city still has a long way to go as it seeks to emerge from the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy case, the city's emergency manager said Wednesday.

Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr testified in federal bankruptcy court that crime has fallen in Detroit since entering receivership last year, while other city services such as public lighting, trash pickup and bill paying have also improved.